Playitas Beach Hotels

"Makanda by the Sea is exceptional—pure luxury in paradise. The staff makes every moment magical, and I’m deeply grateful for their warmth and care. Jorge is an outstanding Spanish teacher, patiently guiding me with enthusiasm. Jessica, though new, excels and shines brightly. Alfredo at the front desk is the most helpful person alive—always going above and beyond. Andrew and Joe greet you with genuine smiles that instantly lift your spirits. Alexander bounces around with endless energy and a big “pura vida” smile, handling everything swiftly. Branden takes incredible care of our room, keeping it perfect. Elias at the pool bar is as friendly as can be. Roger, looking like a movie star, pops up everywhere with his infectious smile. Bayran provides excellent driving service. Johnathan and Samuel zip us around effortlessly from beach to pool and beyond. Thank you all—the heart of Makanda. Pura vida!"

"Beautiful space. Friendly host. Tuna steak at the restaurant was delicious."

"This hotel was a dream! The minute we stepped onto the beach it was paradise. Our room was beautiful and had an amazing view of the ocean. It was a bit of a hike (stairs) but worth it. It was a few minutes walk to the beach where there was good music, monkeys everywhere in the trees, and the staff is so accommodating, making sure we had beach chairs and anything we needed. 2 for one happy hour was great too! Surf and body board rentals right there, parasailing and jet ski rentals just up the beach, you can even get fresh ceviche and massages from local vendors. Easy to spend the whole day there and not need to go anywhere. The front desk was also wonderful and friendly and responsive to our needs. After spending 4 days in la Fortuna in the rain and not seeing much wildlife (even after paying for tours), arriving to Playa Espadilla was the hi-light of the trip! The sunsets from the beach were spectacular and you can go sit out at the beach at night, it's so relaxing. El Avion and Agua Azul were great for dinner and watching the sunset. We even saw monkeys from the rooftops there. If you plan on visiting Manuel Antonio, you can literally walk there from the beach. 100% recommend staying here! "

"Excellente!"

"Stunning views, clean and simple stylish rooms along with friendly staff and a good breakfast. "

"Wonderful service with beautiful rooms, light & sunny. "

"Everything was fantastic! Food was outstanding with wide menu choices. Rooms are huge. Staff was incredible."

"Clean staff nice. Food delicious "

"We have a tiny bi of ocean view and breakfast was fresh and delicious "